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Let’s be honest: if you are paying Disney World prices, you want every possible second of park time squeezed out of that vacation like the last drop of cold brew on a rope-drop morning.
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And thankfully, some hotels really do help with that.
When it comes to the perks of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel, there are few more popular — or arguably more valuable — than Early Entry. This perk offers Disney Resort guests (as well as those staying at select other hotels) early entry into each of Walt Disney World’s theme parks every day of their stay (including check-in and check-out days) for 30 minutes prior to the general public. However, when it comes to Early Entry, not all of Walt Disney World’s hotels are created equal.
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We’ve picked one hotel from each of Disney’s Hotel Tiers — Deluxe, Moderate, and Value — that make taking advantage of Early Entry MUCH harder, and an alternative hotel of the same tier. Now, a quick note: We’re talking solely about Early Entry here. Not about theme, amenities, or other perks.
Refillable Mugs are kind of a big deal around Disney World — and there’s a NEW one in town. Well, sort of.
Resort Refillable Mug
Disney World Refillable Mugs (or Rapid Refill Mugs as they’re sometimes called) are available for guests to purchase and use for free refills at Disney World hotels throughout their vacation, and they can save you a TON of money if you’re a big soda, coffee, tea, or juice drinker. These 16-oz insulated coffee mugs sold at Disney hotels are popular, but this new design might just be the most popular one yet!
A popular — and game-changing — hotel perk is officially returning to Walt Disney World in 2026, and it’s sure to inject a strong dose of… character in many vacations!
Pop Century
As part of the returning Cool Kids Summer promotion — which runs from May 26th to September 8th — Disney characters will be appearing in scheduled meet & greets at select Walt Disney World hotels.
The Disney Skyliner closes today! This is one of our favorite modes of transportation, a skyway gondola that connects Disney World’s EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and resorts. It’s closing this week for routine maintenance.
Skyliner
The Disney Skyliner will be closed from January 25th to January 31st. Disney will provide alternate transportation for guests, notably complimentary buses, but there are even more transportation methods you can take. Here’s how to get around in the meantime!
Somehow, we’re already almost to the end of January (could time slow down, please?), and a new month in Disney World almost always means there are NEW changes on the way.
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The month of February is no different. In fact, there are some truly MASSIVE changes happening this upcoming month, including the permanent closure of an entire land. If you’re heading to Disney World next month, these are the big changes you need to know about!
The Disney Skyliner is a staple of Disney World. Eager resort guests and park hoppers alike run to these iconic gondolas for Hollywood Studios or EPCOT. But like everything at Disney, yearly refurbishments are a non-negotiable!
Skyliner
The Disney Skyliner will be closed from January 25th to January 31st, 2026. Disney will provide alternate transportation for guests, notably complimentary buses, but there are even more transportation methods you can take. Here’s everything you need to know, and how to get around in the meantime!
We’re already getting hyped about the idea of staying in NEW hotel rooms at Disney World this year!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney World hotels have to update with the times in order to entice visitors to stay in them, and that often means room refurbishments every once in a while. So if you’re looking for somewhere fresh and new to stay in 2026, we’re breaking down the hotel rooms that are changing!
Disney has dropped a TON of news about what’s coming to the parks during Cool Kids’ Summer 2026!
Art of Animation
This event — which debuted last year — brings a ton of new offerings to Disney World, including the return of the hotel water park perk, free days in the parks, discounts, and expanded character interactions throughout the parks and hotels. Speaking of which, you can expect to see some of your favorite Disney characters back at select hotels through this exciting summer event, and we’ve got all the details!
Hotel stays have been a part of Walt Disney World from the very beginning, and guests staying on property in 2026 are going to have a slew of perks available to them.
Skyliner
These perks range from extra time in the parks and early Lightning Lane bookings to theme park transportation and baggage transport. However, not every perk is available to guests at every tier of Disney hotels.
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